| Family: |
Xenocyprididae (East Asian minnows) |
| Max. size: |
29 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: restricted to southwest China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 11-15. Body color silvery white on sides of body but slightly darker on back and pale bellow. Back behind head slightly convex and then gradually straight rearward; length of head slightly longer than deep of body; snout pointed; lower jaw slightly projected (Ref. 45563). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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